10 Piasters (1956 - 1957)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Piasters |
| Catalog Number | KM# 383a |
| Weight (g) | 7 |
| Diameter (mm) | 26 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.75 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.720) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 13.42 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | |
| Calendar | Hijri (Islamic) |
Obverse
Lettering:
١٣٧٥ -١٩٥٦
Description:
Bust of the Great Sphinx of Giza (front-right), the Arabic numerals for the Gregorian and Hejira Dates on the right.
١٣٧٥ -١٩٥٦
Description:
Bust of the Great Sphinx of Giza (front-right), the Arabic numerals for the Gregorian and Hejira Dates on the right.
Reverse
Lettering:
جمهورية مصر
١٠
قروش
Description:
Mirrored wings around, Arabic numeral "10" in the center, the denomination "Qirsh" below in the circle, the legend (Republic of Egypt) above.
جمهورية مصر
١٠
قروش
Description:
Mirrored wings around, Arabic numeral "10" in the center, the denomination "Qirsh" below in the circle, the legend (Republic of Egypt) above.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1375 (1956) | Cairo Mint | Common | |
| 1376 (1957) | Cairo Mint | Common |